Statement re SA Platinum Industry Consolidation

11 Sep 2008 16:22

AQUARIUS PLATINUM LIMITEDASX, LSE & JSEThursday, 11 September 2008Aquarius Platinum Considering Options forParticipating in South African Platinum Industry Consolidation

The Company notes the recent press speculation and confirms that it is considering options for participating in consolidation in the South African platinum industry.

Contrary, to the most recent speculation, however, the options under consideration do not include a possible offer by the Company for Lonmin plc

For further information please contact:

In Australia: Willi Boehm

Aquarius Platinum Corporate Services

+61 (0)8 9367 5211

In United Kingdom and South Africa:

Nick Bias Aquarius Platinum + 44 (0)7887 920 530 REGISTERED OFFICE

Aquarius Platinum Limited ¢â€" Clarendon House ¢â€" 2 Church Street ¢â€" Hamilton HMCX Bermuda

Email: info@aquariusplatinum.com

Telephone: +61 8 9367 5211